Life in El Salvador
El Salvador Makes History: Joining the Ranks of the World’s Safest Nations
El Salvador has made history by joining the ranks of the world’s safest nations for the first time. This remarkable achievement reflects the country’s progress in enhancing security and showcases a dedicated effort to reduce crime and protect its citizens. This improved security achievement is attributed to the government’s aggressive … Read more
The 2024 Indigo Festival of Suchitoto to Take Place September 28 and 29
The 2024 Indigo Festival of Suchitoto, celebrating locally crafted indigo products, will be held on September 28 and 29 at the town’s central park in front of the colonial Santa Lucia Church. This year marks the sixth edition of the Indigo Festival (Festival del Añil) in this popular tourist destination. … Read more
President Nayib Bukele Meets With Elon Musk, Owner of X, Tesla, and SpaceX
Yesterday, Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele met with tech mogul Elon Musk, owner of the social network X, electric car maker TESLA, and other companies like SpaceX. President Bukele announced his meeting with Musk on the social network X, describing Musk as “one of the great minds of our time.” The … Read more
Central America Primed for Coca Expansion, Study Finds
Nearly half of northern Central America has the ideal agricultural conditions for growing coca, the raw material for cocaine, according to a new study that warns of the potential spread of the illicit crop across the region. The research paper, published in the journal Environmental Research Letters, examined the soil quality, climate, … Read more
4 Salvadorans Among Bloomberg’s 2024 List of 500 Most Influential People in Latin America
Four Salvadorans, Carlos Calleja, Johanna Hill, Mario Siman, and Ricardo Poma, were named on Bloomberg’s list of the 500 most influential people in Latin America in 2024. Bloomberg Online’s editorial team selected figures from Latin American countries for the 500 list. It included business leaders, entrepreneurs, philanthropists, athletes, and government … Read more